New Student Orientation - The Pima Advantage

New Student Orientation is an essential learning experience to start your first year off right. In orientation you will learn what classes to take, how to register, and the resources available to help you succeed. Additionally, you'll receive personalized advising at orientation.

First-time college students are required to participate in orientation to help ensure their academic success. Transfer and returning students are highly encouraged to participate in orientation to learn about Pima processes, services and resources.

Orientation sessions

Attending orientation at one of our campuses will help you make connections and start feeling comfortable in college right away. Choose a time and location that is convenient for you. You may go to an orientation at any campus and register for classes at another campus.

If you are unable to attend a campus orientation, an alternative online orientation is available. Please allow 90 minutes to read through the content and complete the activities. Follow these steps to complete the online orientation

Interactive Student Success tutorials

To supplement orientation and for your use throughout your college career, interactive Student Success @ Pima tutorials are available that provide supplementary information: from "What is a Syllabus" to "High School Vs. College".

Questions?

If you still have questions, contact us to learn more about orientation and how to get started at Pima.

Student Success @ Pima

Following our steps to success tutorials will help you build new habits to succeed at Pima and in your future career.

International Students

Orientation for international students coming to take academic classes or to study English will be held onAugust 10 and 11, 2015 from9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at West Campus in JG 05. Contact the International Student Office for details.

Advisor Spotlight

Jorge Camarillo, Advisor

Camarillo is one of Pima's outstanding academic advisors. Advisors can help you get started and keep on track to achieve your academic and professional goals.

PCC counselors provide information on College procedures and general study skills, and can refer students to community resources for help in dealing with personal challenges.

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